News

AlburyCity has appointed highly accomplished public sector executive Jason Gordon as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Mr Gordon commencing on 8 September 2026.

Albury’s much-loved Carols by Candlelight will have a new home this year, with the free community celebration moving to Noreuil Park Oval on Thursday 17 December.

Wesley Mission will commence providing OOSH services from the first day of Term 4, with the Department of Education, the schools and AlburyCity working together to support the transition for children, families and employees. 

Award-winning Australian comedian, Geraldine Hickey, is taking a break from the stage to try her hand at a new line of work: Tour Operator in Albury Wodonga.

AlburyCity has announced an important update regarding Out of School Hours (OOSH) services at Albury Public School and Albury North Public School.

Retro Lane Café will enter a new chapter this October, with not-for-profit organisation Junction Support Services to become the café's new operator following an expression of interest (EOI) process. 

As part of AlburyCity’s budget review, the corporate website has been upgraded, reducing ongoing platform costs by an estimated 65 per cent. 

A series of improvements to Olive Street will begin in August, delivering enhanced parking, safer pedestrian access and targeted streetscape upgrades in one of Albury's busiest city streets.

Winter is here — and it’s going to glow. WinterGlow returns to Albury on Saturday 15 August, transforming the CBD into a vibrant winter playground filled with music, light, art and entertainment. 

Applications are now open for local performers to take centre stage at AlburyCity's 2026 Carols by Candlelight.

AlburyCity is inviting community feedback on its Draft Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2028 following Council's endorsement to place the document on public exhibition.

AlburyCity has adopted its Heritage Review, providing a contemporary framework to help recognise, manage and protect places of local heritage significance while ensuring further opportunities for community input before any changes are progressed.

AlburyCity is inviting the community to help shape the future of East Albury, with the draft East Albury Precinct Plan now on public exhibition following Council’s meeting on 27 July.

Albury’s beloved Write Around the Murray Festival is returning in 2026 to celebrate its 20th festival, bringing together leading Australian authors, illustrators, performers and storytellers for five days of conversation, creativity and community.

More than 120 Albury primary school students will step outside the classroom and into nature this week as they take part in Planet Ark National Schools Tree Day.

AlburyCity says months of organisation-wide work to improve its financial position are beginning to deliver results, with the projected General Fund deficit reducing from more than $22 million in December 2025 to $18.9 million in March 2026.

AlburyCity Youth Council is pleased to announce Amelia Evans as the 2026 Youth Mayor, alongside Kimmi Kaur as Deputy Youth Mayor.

The Albury Swim Centre will continue operating during the winter months, providing year-round access, following a resolution of Council at its meeting on 15 June.

AlburyCity has adopted its 2026/27 Budget and Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2026-2030, setting a clear direction for investment in essential infrastructure, community services and future growth.

AlburyCity is inviting the community to provide feedback on three future rate scenarios, including two potential Special Rate Variation (SRV) options, as part of planning for the city's long-term financial sustainability.